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HB 75 · 2025 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Legalizing cannabis for adults

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legalizing cannabis for persons 21 years of age or older.

Legalizes the possession and use of cannabis by persons 21 years of age or older.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · November 3, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill legalizes the possession and use of cannabis for persons 21 years of age and older.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Kevin VervilleRPrime

Public testimony

39 signed in online · 10 wrote testimony

74% support23% oppose3% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“New Hampshire currently lives in two realities. One is the old guard thinking that current laws prevent residents who desire to consume cannabis from doing so is one. The reality of truth is that we now have three markets that serve the state.…”
— Daryl Eames, Manchester · NH Cannabis Association Constituentssupports
“It is asinine that in the "live free or die"state we are surrounded by states with more freedoms when it comes to what people are allowed to do in the privacy of their own homes.”
— Adam Normandin, Milfordsupports
“[Art.] 2. [Natural Rights.] All men have certain natural, essential, and inherent rights among which are, the enjoying and defending life and liberty; acquiring, possessing, and protecting, property; and, in a word, of seeking and obtaining happiness.…”
— Brian Homer, North STRATFORDsupports
“We have been through all this many times before. Besides, Gov Ayotte will veto.”
— Daniel Richardson, Nashuaopposes
“I oppose this bill and ask you to as well. Legalizing this drug would lead to a whole host of issues that our state does not have an infrastructure or resources to deal with. This is very bad for our children and families.…”
— Celeste Clark, Raymondopposes
“Legalizing cannabis will not solve Nh budget issues. While it will bring in revenue on the front, it will create a myriad of issues costing taxpayers money on the back end. We only have to look at our neighboring states to see all the issues.…”
— Tad Dionne, Auburnopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-01-2310:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyLOB 202-204Public hearing
  • 2025-03-251:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 8, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 2 P. 4
  2. Jan 23, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/23/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  3. Jan 23, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 01/23/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  4. Jan 29, 2025HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 01/29/2025 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 12 P. 14
  5. Feb 10, 2025HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
  6. Feb 20, 2025HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MF RC 167-190 02/20/2025 HJ 6 P. 29
  7. Feb 20, 2025HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 02/20/2025 HJ 6 P. 31
  8. Mar 6, 2025SenIntroduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7
  9. Mar 25, 2025SenHearing: 03/25/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm; SC 14
  10. Apr 17, 2025SenCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 04/17/2025, Vote 3-1; SC 17
  11. Apr 17, 2025SenSen. Gannon Moved Laid on Table, RC 15Y-9N, MA; 04/17/2025; SJ 10
  12. Apr 17, 2025SenPending Motion Inexpedient to Legislate; 04/17/2025; SJ 10
  13. Oct 31, 2025SenInexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, 10/31/2025; SJ 1

Coverage

Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.